Sixers exercise contract options for T.J. McConnell, Richaun Holmes

Sixers exercise contract options for T.J. McConnell, Richaun Holmes

The Philadelphia 76ers made two key looming decisions to help round out their second unit for the 2018-19 NBA season. On Wednesday, the Sixers dropped the news that they have officially exercised the fourth-year options on the contracts of guard T.J. McConnell and forward Richaun Holmes.

Both players saw their roles increase at various points throughout last season, with McConnell even becoming the first Sixers player in history to post a triple-double off the bench, a feat which rookie Markelle Fultz accomplished soon after.

After being added to the Sixers as an undrafted free agent, he’s managed to carve out a role in his three seasons with the team, averaging 22.9 minutes per game. To this point in his young career, McConnell is averaging 6.4 points, 5.1 assists and 3.1 rebounds.

As for Holmes, he was selected with the No. 37 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, and has flashed solid upside to this point in his career. His best season came in 2016-17 when he averaged 9.8 points and 5.5 rebounds while playing 20.9 minutes per game.

With a crowded frontcourt, Holmes saw his minutes drop in 2017-18, but he was still able to earn 15.5 minutes per game while posting averages of 6.5 points and 4.4 rebounds.